Uganda's military chief gives opposition leader 48 hours to surrender to police
Uganda's Military Directive to Opposition Leader
Uganda's Military Directive to Opposition Leader
Uganda's military chief has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to the police following the recent presidential election. Wine, who was the runner-up, has alleged extensive electoral fraud during the election, which resulted in President Yoweri Museveni securing a seventh term.
The opposition leader is currently in hiding, claiming he escaped a military raid on his residence shortly before the 81-year-old president was declared the winner on Saturday, Jan 16, 2021.
Uganda's Military Directive to Opposition Leader Uganda's military chief has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for opposition leader Bobi Wine to surrender to the police following the recent presidential election.
In a series of posts on X late on Monday, Military Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned Wine of potential violence, stating he would be treated as an "outlaw" if he fails to surrender. Kainerugaba, who is President Museveni's son, is widely considered his preferred successor and has a history of making provocative social media statements.
Legal Proceedings Against Party Members
On Monday, Jan 18, 2021, at least 118 members of Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) party were charged in court with election-related offenses, including unlawful assembly and conspiracy. The party's secretary-general has refuted claims that its members engaged in violent activities.
Wine has stated that the NUP will not contest the election results in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary. The party is exploring all non-violent, legal avenues to address the election outcomes.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
